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Dangote Refinery refutes S&P Global’s claims that Nigerian marketers re-import its fuel via Togo, calling the allegations “unfounded and misleading.”
The Ogun State African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed allegations of financial impropriety against its chairman, Olufemi Soluade, regarding fund d
Chief Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank has been suspended by the LPPC pending disciplinary proceedings. This follows allegations of fraud and forgery.
NEITI warns that Nigeria’s poor transparency rating could deter foreign investors from its oil, gas, and mining sectors, urging improved accountability.
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the sharp decline in bank credit to the manufacturing sector, warning that the development could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment and jeopardise the implementation of the Nig...
IN an epoch-making session that fundamentally alters the geopolitical and security landscape of the nation, the Senate, yesterday, passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police across the 36 states of the federation. The post Senate passes State Police...
In a written statement submitted on behalf of the Zamfara State Government, the Speaker lamented that the Northern region regrettably accounts for the highest share of Nigeria’s out-of-school children, while multidimensional poverty, maternal mortality, youth unemployment, and ...
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and a minimum floor price of not less than $6,000 per metric tonne, to coordinate production and strengthen bargaining power for farmers...
Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At the same time, digital tools, regional trade, and new technology open new ways to grow. The post Why SME growth requires more than capital, By George Ogbonnaya...
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has expressed its role in driving the nation’s export growth through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology and operational efficiency. Speaking at an Export Management Workshop organise...
ENUGU—Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State said there is no more hiding place for criminals in the state, as his administration has built the capacity to preempt, track down, and bring them to book. The post Mbah to criminals: You can run, but can’t hide appeared first on Va...
By Yinka Kolawole Stakeholders in Nigeria’s ceramic industry have called for increased investment, innovation, stronger policy support and deeper collaboration to transform the sector into a major driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic diversification. The call...
•Lists key drivers, blame high rates, policy gaps By Yinka Kolawole THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has raised concern over the data generated by Vanguard Newspaper showing that banks’ credit to manufacturers contracted by 22.5 per cent, a development the a...
The developments raise fresh concerns about attempts by transnational drug cartels to establish South-west Nigeria as a synthetic drug manufacturing hub. The post NDLEA uncovers another industrial-scale meth factory in Oyo forest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
•As farmers, investors lack reliable information By Cynthia Alo A new study by the Nigeria Agribusiness Data and Investment Hub (NADIH), an initiative of Lagos Business School in partnership with Augmentum Advisory, has revealed that although government institutions control ...
By Peter Egwuatu & Providence Ayanfeoluwa Family businesses across Africa are recording strong growth and demonstrating resilience despite economic uncertainty, regulatory reforms and geopolitical pressures, according to the PwC Africa Family Business Survey 2025. The survey...
The clarification followed intense reactions online after the video prompted speculation that the riders were armed bandits operating freely in the state. The post Police deny viral motorcycle video shows bandits, say riders are vigilantes, hunters appeared first on Premium Times...
By Efe Onodjae Nigeria and four other West African countries, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin Republic, have formally launched the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority, a regional body established to oversee the development and future operation of the $16 billi...
•We are already settling the debts amounting N4trn – FG•It’s N7trn, no payment has happened – GENCOs By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has said it is offsetting the power sector’s debt, which it said has risen to about N4 trillion. This came as the Generation C...
Mr Trump said he had seen no evidence linking the United States to the attack and suggested that the school may have been hit amid the barrage of missiles exchanged during the Iran war. The post Trump doubts US responsibility for fatal Iranian girls’ school strike appeared firs...
Industry leaders across Nigeria’s automotive and energy sectors are set to discuss the country’s transition to cleaner and more affordable read more Nigeria’s EV, CNG future takes centre stage at NAJA auto summit
Foremost constitutional lawyer and human rights crusader, Professor Mike Ozekhome, has been relieved of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN. The post LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank appeared first on Vanguard News.
• Inaugurates Centre for DNA Forensics and Investigation •Lauds Tinubu for state police, reforms • AGF: Centre a profound contribution to national security •IGP: Holds enormous opportunity to strengthen investigations
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome’s Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) status. The decision taken at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting held
• Proposal seeks constitutional backing for state-controlled policing nationwide •Bamidele says reform will tackle insecurity, strengthen federalism • Presidency, governors, attorneys-general monitor proceedings • Sanwo-Olu hails Tinubu as ‘champion of
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Jigawa State Command, has provided financial assistance and food items to widows as part of activities marking the 2026 International
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has dismissed concerns over the silence of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, insisting that he remained the party’s vice-presidential candidate
Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman/Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). Governor AbdulRazaq was elected alongside four regional vice
Rivers State has been described as the best investment location in Nigeria, by air, sea, land and blue economy. The read more Investment experts say Rivers is best business location in Nigeria